Georgia State University has established a strong international presence in recent years, particularly in developing and transitioning economies such as South Africa, Ambassador John Hicks, assistant provost for international affairs,...
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
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Swiss Firm’s Atlanta Office Expands to Alabama for Hyundai
The Atlanta office of Switzerland-based Panalpina Inc. opened a satellite office in Montgomery, Ala., on Jan. 5 to cater to the logistic and supply needs of Hyundai Motor Co.'s assembly...
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Larger than Expected Malaysian Trade Group Coming Here Feb. 25
What was first to be a relatively small trade delegation's visit to Atlanta has become “the largest delegation from Malaysia to the U.S.,” Phang Ah Tong, consul-investment/director, at the Consulate...
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Atlanta Sister City Commission Considers Business Development
Atlanta's Sister City Commission is considering a matchmaking program that would bring together locally-based companies with companies in its Sister City partners around the world. Thomas Strauss, the network director...
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Japanese Cartoonist Yutsuko Chusonji Dies
Yutsuko Chusonji, the popular Japanese cartoonist who created the cartoon series "Atlanta Neighbors" for Japanese readers after her stay in Atlanta last May, died Jan. 31 of cancer. Ms. Chusonji,...
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Atlanta Delegation Meeting with Brazilian Legislators about FTTA
Brazilian legislators and other officials will meet this week in Brasilia, Brazil, with an Atlanta delegation to rally support for the city's bid to become the headquarters for the Free...
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State Life Sciences Innovation Center Opening in Augusta
Georgia aims to raise its position as a bio-technology leader by helping fledgling life science entrepreneurs gain access to grant funding, technical expertise and industry partners in the U.S. and...
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Peachtree City’s World Airways Ups Service to Angola
Peachtree City-based World Airways has signed a $29 million agreement with Sonair Servico Aero SARL, an Angolan oil company, to increase its non-stop, roundtrip service between Luanda, Angola's capital, and...
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Peru to Open 12th U.S. Consulate General in Atlanta
The opening of a Peruvian consulate general in Atlanta is an important step in the city's candidacy for the Free Trade Area of the Americas secretariat, H.E. Eduardo Ferrero, ambassador...
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Georgia Firms Invited to Meet with Mali Ambassador at Emory
Representatives of Georgia companies are invited to attend a seminar with Abdoulaye Diop, Mali's ambassador to the U.S., at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business on Friday, Feb. 25, to...